Title: Assessment and Dosage
Course: DES 1051C Pain Management > Section: Module Four

Introduction

This module deals with patient assessment and anesthetic drug dosage. An evaluation of a patient’s medical history has always been an essential prerequisite to dental treatment. This module contains all aspects of medical history and risk assessment prior to the administration of local anesthesia.

In addition, the module details the process of calculating a patient’s maximum recommended dosage of local anesthesia. The method for calculating the amount of anesthetic drug per unit of solution is detailed to provide the student an understanding of the relationship between the dose of local anesthetic drug administered and the amount of local anesthetic solution administered.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

- Calculate the maximum dosage for anesthetics and vasoconstrictors.
- Discuss the importance of the  a patient’s  medical history  prior to the administration of l ocal  anesthesia
- Describe the contraindications to  local anesthesia

Readings

Chapter 7 Preanesthetic Assessment

Chapter 8 Determining Drug Doses

Assignments

- Complete Readings
- Post and reply to Discussion 4
- Complete Quiz 4